Secondary Science Teacher

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Education.
• Candidates must possess a valid New York State Science teaching certificate that holds a General Science Extension for grades 5-9 or 7-12.
• Candidate must possess fingerprint clearance from New York State Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Teaches the syllabi as mandated by the New York State Education Department.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Implements lesson plans and utilizes instruction time to effect optimal learning conditions.
• Establishes effective rapport with students.
• Motivates students to develop skills, attributes, and knowledge necessary for future educational endeavors.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Establishes effective communication with parents through conferences and other appropriate channels to discuss students' progress.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service programs provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees.
• Assumes any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Location: Lackawanna Middle School (Itinerant)

Salary: Competitive

Appointment Status: Probationary

Position Status: Full time

Start Date: Pending BOE Approval

Required Certification Types: General Science Grades 7-12 Ext. {5091}, General Science 7-9 Ext {4082}, Chemistry & General Science 7-9 Ext. {5042}, Earth Science & General Science 7-9 Ext. {5082}, General Science Grades 5-9 Ext. {4019}, Physics & General Science Grades 7-9 Ext. {5062}

Contact: Adriann Johnson, Assistant Superintendent, Phone: 716-821-5610, Email: ajohnson@lackawannaschools.org

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